Maintenance Tech

Maintenance TechWorking under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Tech provides day-to-day care and upkeep of the park.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide general landscape care and maintenanceCare for and maintain all plant beds and their surrounding landscapesMowing, string trimming, weeding, mulching, raking, sweeping, pruning, planting, and other related dutiesPerform routine custodial maintenance, including thorough cleaning throughout the day and regular deep cleaning, disinfecting, graffiti removal, replenishment of supplies, and monitoring and emptying of trash in public and office restroomsProvide general waste management care of park grounds, removing all litterEmpty trash and recycling cans and transport them to the collection areasClean all paths, entrances, bench seats, perimeter, and other hard surface areasOperate various types of equipment, including a utility vehicleMaintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repairAssist in the preparation, setup, and breakdown of events as neededCooperate with other staff within the department and other department personnel in completing assigned tasksInteract with park visitors in a courteous and professional mannerDisplay initiative and dependability while working alone or alongside staffRequirements:Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):High school / GED preferred1 year of landscape and/or janitorial experience requiredBasic knowledge and experience with landscape power equipmentBasic knowledge and experience with electrical and plumbing is a plusMust be able to work in a team environment, following directions, and completing assigned tasksMust be able to work under pressure and remain calm and courteousAbility and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of regularly scheduled shifts and occasional overtime as neededAbility to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor daily in all weather conditionsAbility to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of timeThis position takes place outdoors, under all weather conditionsNote:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned.Benefits:Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability paid by Discovery Green Conservancy. Employees can participate in our 401k retirement plan.